founded in 1927
The Crypt Gallery
Situated in the crypt of the former Mariners Church, an imposing building in the heart of the old quarter of St Ives. In this prestigious location a stones throw from the picturesque and busy St Ives Harbour it is an ideal venue for individual artists or artist-groups to rent.
(See below for information on renting the gallery)
The Crypt Gallery will be available to rent for certain periods in 2010.
Prices for 2010
January 3rd - February to 28th Cost £200 per week.
1st March -2nd April Cost £280 per week
4th April – 29th October Cost £400 per week
October 31st - 1st January Cost £280 per week
For individual artists we ask that you supply 4 images of the type of work that you intend to exhibit. For artists groups we ask that you supply an image from each participating artist. Images may be supplied as images by email or on a CD or as photographs.
Full details can be obtained by contacting
St Ives Society of Artists,
Norway Square,
St Ives, Cornwall,
TR26 2SX
e-mail: info@stivessocietyofartists.com
Telephone: 01736 795582
The Crypt Gallery Plan
Work is displayed on white-painted panels with battens supporting picture hooks (supplied), or on rods suspended from "J" rails.
The provision of all other tools and materials is the responsibility of exhibitors.
Lighting is by spot-lights mounted on tracks, controlled by switches in the lobby.
The store-room may contain work from the previous exhibition, awaiting collection, or the next, ready for display.
The only access to the main upper gallery is from outside, in Norway Square.
Programme 2010
Members Show
8th August - 9th September
Square Deal Show
(All canvasses £50)
11th-24th September
Preview Click here>
Ray Balkwill's
A Picture Of Cornwall
25th September - 1st October
Times & Echo
2nd - 8th October
Nicola Tilley
9th - 22nd October
Paul Wadsworth
23rd October - 5th November
ABNA
6th - 19th November
NAPA
27th November - 10th December
